Devon Energy presented a $1,000 check to be the title sponsor of Lincoln WaterFest. From left to right: Pictured are Michelle Gantt and Amie Skipper with Devon Energy and Lindsay Gouedy, Sparta Commission educator. The children pictured above were among the hundreds of fifth graders who participated in the two-day WaterFest at Lincoln Parish Park. The effort is designed to teach children about water issues, such as conservation, to help save the depleting Sparta Aquifer.

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Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is celebrating its 175 year of Christian service with the church being founded in 1840.

In observance of the celebration their District Superintendent the Rev. Juliet Spencer, and her husband along with many former pastors and families, will be present for the worship service at 10 a.m. today. During the service they will be sharing the church history that is cherished by all of its members.

Louisiana Tech University will hold its spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. May 21 at the Thomas Assembly Center with John Hofmeister, founder and chief executive for Citizens for Affordable Energy and former president of Shell Oil Company, serving as keynote speaker.